Kenya northern white rhinos: Vets harvest eggs from last two females

It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino.

US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation

Eighty people - most described as Nigerian citizens - are accused of stealing millions of dollars.

Liberia’s new coach Peter Butler ‘not in it for the money’

Liberia's newly appointed coach Peter Butler insists he has not taken the role for 'financial gain'.

H&M collaborates with South African designer Palesa Mokubung

South African designer Palesa Mokubung says her success should inspire other African women.

Africa’s week in pictures: 16-22 August 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert ‘kills at least five’

Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say.

Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert ‘kills at least five’

Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say.

Giraffes given greater protection from unregulated trade as numbers fall

Numbers of the world's tallest mammal have fallen in Africa by 40% in the past three decades.

Ifeanyi Chiejine: Former Nigeria forward dies aged 36

Four-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner Ifeanyi Chiejine dies aged 36 after a long illness.

Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40

Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40.